How to fix folding doors to stay closed?
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Josie
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I have 2 sets of folding slatted doors on my pantry that are off kilter and don’t stay closed. Is there a way to fix them so they’re even ? Thank you all!
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Having had the same problem and being a single Mom, I've become quite creative over the years. The first thing I did was to get out that trusty old screw driver! Check to see what needs to be tightened. You'll be amazed that after years of use, hinges have a tendency to become loose. Often times, that alone will fix the problem. If that does not work, make yourself a cup of coffee, sit in a chair a few feet away from the doors to get a good perspective. Is it still slanting? Where is it slanting? Get out a level (you can buy one at Dollar Tree), place it on the floor. Is the floor level? If not, well, let's not go there! So back to the doors, hmmmm…...I've actually glued magnets to the doors, on the inside part that touch each other. Not ideal I suppose, but it does work! Best of luck!
https://www.familyhandyman.com/doors/repair/how-to-fix-stubborn-bifold-closet-doors/view-all/
http://www.home-repair-central.com/adjusting-bifold-door-height-and-margins.html
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Josie,. Check that their on the track right. If not, maybe the roller needs to be held up til it reaches the track and catches. You might need a new track or wheels. Aloha!
Yes we just put small brass locks to slide up from the door onto the tract so when you slide them the bar hits the tract and stays closed